Veteran Services: State Education Benefits

Education

You've earned the right to a higher education through your service in the U.S. Armed Forces. But how do you use your GI Bill benefits? Which version is right for you? The Legion can help answer questions about state and/or federal education benefits, who can use them, and how long.

State Education Benefits

Missouri

Missouri Army National Guard Tuition Assistance: Before April 1, 2001, members are eligible to receive up to a max of 30 credit hours per academic year. Members who joined after April 1, 2001 and members with less than 10 years of service are eligible for 50%.Eligibility: Missouri Army National Guard members without bachelor’s degrees are eligible for this program.

Missouri Air National Guard Tuition Assistance: Provides up to 100% tuition assistance. All members can get up to 15 credits hours per semester at the University of Missouri for a total of 10 semesters.Eligibility: MO Air National Guard members.